Travel Nurse RN - Psych - in Lafayette
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Care & Support
Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Lafayette, IN
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,829 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026
Travel Nurse Source is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Lafayette, Indiana, 47905!
Job Title:
Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty:
Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00 - 19:30 Hours per
Shift: 12
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year preferred License:
Registered Nurse
Certifications:
BLS, HWC Must-Have Skills/
Experience:
Experience with crisis intervention Verbal de-escalation skills Active listening skills Empathetic communication skills
Description:
The RN will work in an acute inpatient behavioral health and addictions setting. The unit has 48 beds with a patient ratio of 12:1, depending on census. Patients must be medically cleared before arriving at the facility. Exclusion criteria include patients with lines or tubes, except for CPAPs and those needing minimal oxygen support. Most charting is done on paper. A platform is utilized for entering orders.
Medications are managed through a dispensing system. The patient population primarily consists of adults. Experience in accurate and thorough charting is preferred. Behavioral management skills are important for this role. Common diagnoses treated include substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, a positive team player, and demonstrates empathy and kindness.
The dress code includes navy blue scrubs, and hoodies are not acceptable attire.
About Cynet Health
Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.
RequirementsRequired for Onboarding
- BLS
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
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